"After a hiatus of a few years, this famous joint re-opened at the same address and former regulars flocked back for the sorely missed classics. The room has few bells and whistles to steal the spotlight from the food, and the friendly owner always makes the best recommendations. In her 60s, she still hand-picks the freshest ingredients from the market daily. Try deep-fried river shrimps, and stuffed paddy field snails, both meticulously done." - Michelin Inspector
"The re-opened Shanghainese eatery Chun is part of the Bib Gourmand selection, highlighting restaurants offering outstanding meals at a reasonable price." - MICHELIN Guide China
"Classic, homestyle Shanghai meals," Tony described of this restaurant that is a favorite of Yao Minji, chief feature reporter for SHINE. No menu, no waiting list.
Bourdain ate: you bao xia (wok-fried shrimp); hong shao rou (braised pork belly); yan du xian (clay pot soup with bean curd stock, pork belly, tofu, and bamboo)
Lunch dates: Yao Minji, chief feature reporter for SHINE and her friend Lu Xing
Excellent home cooking, essential Shanghai style food. Shanghai has its own unique cultural food that is often over looked. It is more than just soup dumplings. Lots of fresh seafood, very delicate meals. I went here like many others because of the Bourdain episode. I called and made a reservation the night that episode aired and you could tell the owner was already over whelmed by the response. No menu, she just tells you what she's cooking and what you should order and won't let you order more than she thinks you can eat. I've been several times over the years and have loved it every visit. Coufu, river crabs, shell on shrimp, etc. Can't be beat.
James Mooney
Google
Showed up and was told I couldn’t eat there. Tables were available
Cedric Lizotte
Google
The restaurant at which Bourdain dined (Chun Restaurant) has since closed and has been taken over by a different ownership. The food of the new place is delicious though!
Turhan Woo
Google
A small family restaurant serving great food in traditional style n taste. Food are freshly cooked n served piping hot. I ordered 4 different dishes n none disappointed. Love them all.
Ann Le
Google
AnThony b met up with journalist Minji Yao and friends for a traditional Shanghai dinner.